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Patricia S. Kusimo
 
 
Dr. Patricia S. Kusimo
Chief Executive Officer
pkusimo@wvcpd.org
 
 
Dr. Patricia Styles Kusimo has over 25 years of experience in the field of education. She is a former classroom teacher, associate professor of mathematics at West Virginia State University, educational researcher and professional developer. She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Hampton University, a master's degree in education from Pepperdine University and a doctoral degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Kusimo takes part in state and local efforts to improve the academic achievement of children in West Virginia. She is one of the founders of MAACK a community-based group that aims to maximize the achievement of African American and economically disadvantaged children in Kanawha County schools. In January the Martin Luther King Commission named MAACK to the Living the Dream Service Organization Honor Roll. Dr. Kusimo was also one of three co-chairs for Governor Manchin's Education Transition Team.

As a member of the Governor's Minority Student Strategies Council, Dr. Kusimo has presented information about the academic achievement of African American children and economically disadvantaged children to state legislators and senators, community groups, and the West Virginia Board of Education. Dr. Kusimo conducted the data analysis for the Governor's Report on Minority Student Achievement in West Virginia. She is the author and co-author of journal articles and research reports, a frequent workshop presenter and conference speaker, the recipient of National Science Foundation grants, and a member of Job Corps Community Council. Dr. Kusimo recently co-authored a book with AEL about culturally responsive instruction, the type of instruction that engages all learners.
 
 
Dixie Billheimer
 
 
Dr. Dixie Billheimer
 
 
Program Coordinator, School Improvement
dbillheimer@wvcpd.org
 
Nikki Britt
 
 
Ms. Nikki Britt
 
 
Office Associate
nbritt@wvcpd.org
 
 
 
Ms. Kala Cox
 
 
Advanced Placement Program Assistant
kcox@wvcpd.org
 
Christy Day
 
 
Ms. Christy Day
 
 
Program Coordinator, Strategic Relations
cday@wvcpd.org
 
 
 
Ms. Sheila Hall
 
 
Administrative Assistant, Principals’ Leadership Academy
shall@wvcpd.org
 
 
 
 
Ms. Karen Linville
 
 
Program Coordinator, Beginning Teacher/Mentor Program;
Advanced Placement Program
klinville@wvcpd.org
 
Brian Messer
 
 
Mr. Brian Messer
 
 
Director of Finance
bmesser@wvcpd.org
 
 
 
Ms. Nancy Shepherd
 
 
Receptionist
nshepherd@wvcpd.org
 
Lorrie Smith
 
 
Ms. Lorrie Smith
 
 
Program Director, Governor’s Academy for Teaching Excellence
lsmith@wvcpd.org
 
 
 
Ms. Leah Sparks
 
 
Coordinator of Instructional Technology
lsparks@wvcpd.org
 
 
 
Ms. Pamela Watts
 
 
Project Assistant and Event Coordinator
pwatts@wvcpd.org

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